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Newspaper

Freeport Daily Journal

Location

Freeport, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1898

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Lee's Recall Demand Deepens Spanish Tug of War

Washington dispatches report Spain formally seeks Consul General Lee's recall from Havana and objects to relief ships to Cuban reconcentrados on Montgomery and Nash Ville. The U S firmly declines recall and rejects relief-ship limits. US officials cite Lee's open sympathy for Cuban sufferers and semi-diplomatic status as key factors. Spain's action follows Mae disaster context and Madrid dispatches, with White House and State Department coordinating the response.

Washington Lee Havana United States Cme Woodford É. Madrid Senor du Bose State Department Maine Ha- Vath General Lie Madrid Cuba Werler Spain Les McHinters

Why Lee is Persona Non Grata Recall Sparks Diplomatic Fuss

The Spanish government probes General Lee over his Havana presence amid the Maine visit. Officials object to calls omitting Premier Galvez and the civil cabinet, prompting protests and a State Department exchange as Captain Siggsbee sought amends with Congosto and Premier Alves.

Ceneral Lee Blanco Manterola Spain Galvez Senor Dupuy de Lume Siggbee Dr. Congosto Alves Te Frrustian

News of General Lee Sparks Great Excitement in Washington

Washington experiences wide spread interest as news arrives that the U S government will send supplies to Cuba by naval vessel. The Spanish government questions the move but the president remains assured that relief must be prompt. General Lee advised urgency as hunger in Cuba worsens.

Washington Lee Maine Cuba Senor du Vose United States

Supplies to Cubans diverted to Fern from Key West

Ivey West Fla March 7 The supplies for starving Cubans will not be taken on the cruisers Montgomery and Nashville. Dispatch boat Fern will perform the duty. Change of plan ordered from Washington due to Spain's demand and possible consul actions. A naval official notes Fern is a tender but still a vessel of the fleet and navy.

Ivey West Fla Montgomery Nahsville Fern Washington Spain Key West Stiu Meer

Sickles Voices Spain's Right to Recall General Lee

General Daniel Sickles, former US minister to Spain, says Spain may demand the recall of the US consul general Lee. He recalls his own recall of a Spanish official and calls the action a mere diplomatic incident not likely to trigger war between the United States and Spain.

New York Daniel SK. Sickles United States Spain Virginiay Lee de Ynome Maine Sickles McKinley

War talk over Virginius affair echoes in political exchange

The discussion centers on recalling General Lee and handling passports as Spata asserts. Arguments question whether this move brings the country closer to war, comparing it to the Virginius crisis, and emphasizing Spain’s claim that supplies to the rebels must be sent by merchant vessels to avoid hostile acts.

Erty Lee Spata Ersis Virginius Justin Spain

Havana Arrests Reach Thirteen Conspirators at Fortresses

In Havana American correspondent Henri Lane and editor Vicente Suárez of La República plus eleven others have been arrested, totaling thirteen. Eight held in cell 47 and five in cell 48 at Cabanas fortress. Lane to be sent north Wednesday. Officials say two or more American correspondents must return to the U S together. Prisoners charged with conspiracy. eighteen implicated in all. Eleven to be expelled, seven sent to Isle of Pines.

Havana Henri Lane Vicente Uards Suares Ta Republica Cabanas Fortress United States Isle of Pines

Indictments Hit Chicago Civil Service Officials

Chicago March 7 grand jury indicted Dudley Winston Hempstead Washburn ex mayor Adolph Kraus Robert Lindblom now a board of trade member. Winston Washburn Kraus charged with certifying ineligible police applicants and approving inspector appointments. Lindblom indicted for operating a bucket shop. Bonds set at 1009 each. All freed on habeas corpus writs.

Lindblom Civil Service Chicago Grand Jury Civil Service Commission Dudley Winston Hempstead Washburn Adolph Kraus Robert Lindblom Board of Trade Winston Washburn Kraus Joseph Kipsey General Corporation Robert Lindholm

Bride and Widow in an Hour in Danville Ill

A 24 year old woman from Kankakee arrived on the Chicago and Eastern Illinois railroad and, after a hasty marriage license procured by a county official, wed William James Lane Milligan who died at 6 am after transferring life insurance to his bride. Milligan, once a captain in the English army, died the same morning and was shipped to Toronto. Mrs. Milligan left Danville quietly.

Danville Ills Kankakee Chicago and Eastern Miasis Aetna House William James Lane Milligan Justice of the Peace Milligan Toronto Can F.C. Haline & Con New York City

Duel Ends in Death of Signor Cavalotti Near Rome

Signor Felice Carlo Cavalotti, poet and radical deputy for Corte Olena, was killed in a sword duel with Signor Macola outside Porta Maggiore. Cavalotti died ten minutes after a throat wound. Macola was unharmed. Cavalotti had waged a long public battle against Crispi, pursuing impeachment over the Abyssinian affair.

Rome Signor Felige Carlo Cavalot Chamber of Deputies Corte Olena Signor Macola Gazzetta di Venezia Milan Secols Gazetta di Venezia Porta Mag Giore Senor Maccla Signor Guido Fusinate University of Turin Feltre Cario Donati Lonige Signor Cavalotti Signor Bizzoni Signor Tassi Signor Cavalatti Macala Zellino Celleres Signor Maccla Cavalntti Crispi Felice Carlo Emanuele Cavalotti Milan Austria Court of Cassation

Mine fire roasts two watchmen at Santo Domingo mine

News from Paso explains the Santo Domingo mine in the Santa Maria district fifteen miles southeast of Chihuahua burned Thursday night. At midnight 500 workers left a watch on the 1,000 foot level and two watchmen were roasted alive as the shaft filled with smoke. The mine’s heavy timbering allowed the fire to spread. caving helped extinguish it. Loss totals $50,000 and the mine cannot reopen for about a year.

Denver Paso Tex Santo Domingo SantaMulalia Chihuahua

Double crime ends in murder suicide in Chicago

Charles W Wood murdered Irene Bretder, then shot himself after declaring intent during a drunken quarrel. Bretder known as Mrs Wood by friends. The pair, once estranged but not legally bound, were involved with Henry Breker’s wife. jealousy allegedly triggered the fatal act before Wood fled to Springfield.

Chicago Charles. W. Wood Irene Bretder Uiis Springfield Bretder Wood Henry Breker Argyle Flats Michigan Avenue Jackson Boulevard Ottawa

Willard named founder of national temperance union

Cincinnati dispatch notes that Frances Willard is identified as founder of the National Woman's Christian Temperance Union. It credits Mrs. McClellan Brown with initiating the movement and recounts early conventions in 1874, including Cleveland, with Willard becoming secretary and Anna Wittenmeyer as a long-serving president before Willard’s succession in 1870. The text places these claims in a report from the Enquirer with details on origins and leadership.

Cincinnati the Enquirer Frances Williard National Woman's Christian Temperance Union McClellan Brown Columbus Chautauqua Cleveland Miss Willard Anna Wittenmeyer Philadelphia

General Rosecrans Recovering from Illness

General William Starke Rosecrans, once believed stricken by nervous prostration, is slowly recovering, reported from Los Angeles on March 7. New details indicate gradual improvement as medical staff monitor his condition.

Rosecrans Los Angeles Cal William Starke Rosecrans

Almirante Oquendo arrives in Havana harbor

Abbreviated telegrams report the Spanish cruiser Almirante Oquendo entering Havana harbor. February debt in pesetas rises by 18 226 681. Tattersall dead. Cuban relief ships six carloads of provisions. Tantham school head Tattersall vanished. Heir to 500 000 dollars due to uncle’s death. Earthquakes felt in Antigau and nearby islands. Six chief justice jailed for cattle theft. Monitors under construction at navy yard. Several other short notices.

Almirante Oquendo Havana Spain Edmund Tattersall Tattersalls Trindon Cuban Relief Committee of Oregon J. HH. Perrin Tantham Ills James Whitely Bee. Ind Antigau St. Kitts Guadaloupe Montessori Leeward I Engne Stand Saturn and Schnowich Breslau Prussia S. F. Munnett Ohio Supreme Court Bayview Miils Tilingis Steel Company Milwaukee Wycliffe Vialta William RR. Datan Lakes South Chicago Plequart Zola Paris Henry Cleveland Pittsburg Shenango Mahoning St. Paul Minnesota North South Dakota Montana Peoria Urs

Russia and China Clash Over Port Arthur Demands

London dispatch describes Russia demanding sovereignty over Port Arthur and Ta-Lien-Wan and the right to build a Trans-Manchurian railway from near the Sungari to Port Arthur. The Times cautions England must oppose Russia's bid to absorb Manchuria and Shing-King, while noting China may be pressured into concessions to protect railway interests.

London Pekin the Times Russia China Port Arthur Ta-Lien-Wan Germany Kiao-Chou Petuna Sungari Kwang-Chung- Tsu Mukden Manchuria Leao-Tung Times England Dispatch Shing-King Tiva-Tung Peninsula

Yellow fever germ found by Dr Wiebs

Chicago report notes discovery of an amoeba linked to yellow fever after two months of experiments. The germ travels through stomach duodenum liver, causing rapid liver cell degeneration. Separate item: fire at American Express storage barns damages property. loss about 15000.

Chicago The Times-Herald Edwin Wiebs Klebs Mobile Fterman Mohr American Express Company Custom House Place van Buren and Harrison Streets

Boston Brown Bread and Baked Beans at Locke's Bakery

Boston Brown Bread and Baked Beans advertised for Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturday at Locke's Domestic Bakery. All goods homemade with no alum or ammonia. Contact Tel No 90 at 151 Stephenson St in Furry's Meat Market.

LOCKE Stephenson St Furry

For sale various items and investment bonds offer

An advertisement notes no agent for junk buying, high prices for rags and rubble, and a prompt attention policy. It lists 100 dollar bonds at 6 percent interest payable semi annually as desirable for small investors, signed Know Iron Bros, with an onion drop address at 75 Galena Street and company contact 226 Wow.

Galena Street M. Haxcocn Iron Bros

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